Giddings Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, October 27, 1996
Add to My HeroesGary Joe Bryant
Patrolman Bryant was shot and killed while investigating a hit and run accident. Patrolman Bryant had located the suspect and was shot when he was attempting to arrest him.
His body was found under a pile of leaves in the front yard of a house with six gunshot wounds. He had been shot once in the head with his own .45 caliber handgun which was stolen by the suspect. The other five shots were from the suspect's .22 caliber weapon. His patrol car was located on the street approximately a mile away.
The suspect was found to be in the United States illegally from Mexico and was later found incompetent to stand trial. He was deported to an institution in Mexico.
Patrolman Bryant had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, granddaughter, mother, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 7684
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Arrested on October 31, 1996
Most Recent Reflection
View all 37 ReflectionsI found this memorial page from a Quora reference question that was answered by S. Bailey.
I am just a random person. And have never been a police officer. But I wanted to tell you all, just how amazing and how loved you all are. Crystal, your words of love have reached a random person in Colorado. And I wish more than anything I could change what happened. Your love is mighty apparent for your friends, family, and father. He was obviously an amazing person. You, are obviously an amazing person.
May your life be ever peaceful.
Jake Conant
August 8, 2021
